Sas,
Good idea, except for the politicians. That would require the New Labour types to display a characteristic which appears to have been brainwashed out of politicians since 97 - RESPECT.
Both for the old who went all over the world and did their duty so these touchy feely lefties could exercise their freedom and for the forces who continue to do so in dangerous theatres under increasingly under funded, under manned and under supported conditions. In my 15 years in the mob I never once heard or saw any serviceman/woman show anything but the utmost respect for veterans. I was (and am still) proud.
Rant over. I'm off down the pub.
NEO